Tag: Manchester United

19Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United reportedly target Serie A star with Premier League rival keen

GEWISS STADIUM, BERGAMO, ITALY - 2025/03/16: Ederson Jose dos Santos Lourenco da Silva of Atalanta BC looks on as he leaves the pitch after being sent off during the Serie A football match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale. FC Internazionale won 2-0 over Atalanta BC. Ederson Emerges as United’s Midfield Priority The tides at Old Trafford may be shifting once more. Fresh off an emotionally charged Europa League escape against Lyon, Manchester United have reportedly accelerated plans for their summer rebuild. According to Fichajes, the Red Devils are now in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Ederson from Atalanta — a move that, if completed, could send significant ripples across the Premier League. The 25-year-old Brazilian has been described as ‘excellent’ this season, a sentiment that ...

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18Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Man Utd seals spectacular comeback win against Lyon and advance to Europa League semifinals

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the troubled Premier League club put its domestic problems to one side by sealing a spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Europa League. United blew a two-goal lead and then had to come back from 4-2 down against 10 men in extra time to produce one of its most memorable victories in its famous stadium. Harry Maguire's dramatic winner in added time of extra time sparked scenes of jubilation and kept alive hopes that United could yet salvage a desperate campaign. “...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim confirms Onana will get the nod for Lyon clash

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates his side's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Ruben Amorim has confirmed Andre Onana will get the chance to make amends for last week's mistakes as the Manchester United goalkeeper returns to the starting line-up for Thursday's key Europa League quarter-final against Lyon. The 29-year-old was labelled "one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United's history" by Nemanja Matic before the first leg as the Lyon midfielder reacted furiously to the stopper saying the Premier League team were "way better" than the French club. Onana did little to quell such talk ...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Onana’s Man Utd Future Unclear After Recent Errors

Andre Onana of Manchester United plays during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 1, 2025. History often has a way of repeating itself at Manchester United. Two years ago, late-season mistakes by David de Gea led Erik ten Hag to re-evaluate the goalkeeper position. Now, as Andre Onana falters under pressure, the same conversation is unfolding at Old Trafford. Decisions Loom for Amorim Ruben Amorim’s decision to drop Onana for the trip to Newcastle suggests growing uncertainty. With Thursday’s Europa League clash against Lyon holding Champions League qualification – and major financial implications – the pressure is intensifying. United insiders are questioning Onana’s long-term future. As reported,...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Juve Linked to Stuttering Manchester United Striker

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Juventus could make an attempt to sign Rasmus Hojlund during the early June window to be more at ease in the position in the Club World Cup. While Dusan Vlahovic will likely still be part of the squad even though he’s set to leave for contract-related reasons, Randal Kolo Muani will go back to PSG on June 30th as things stand. According to TuttoSport, the Bianconeri will try to bring in the Dane on loan. Napoli and a couple of Premier League teams are keen on him too. He had a decent maiden season, tallying 16 goals, while he has struggled in the present one. He has yet to reac...

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14Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle dedicate win over Man Utd to hospitalised manager

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the second goal with Bruno Guimaraes during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James' Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They may have been without their manager on game day, but nothing was going to stop Newcastle United from carving up the field against Manchester United. Newcastle powered to a 4-1 victory over a troubled United outfit at St James' Park as the hosts continue on their quest to gain automatic Champions League qualification. The post-match celebrations were one of great excitement for the home team but a key figure of the club was a notable absentee. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was forced to miss the m...

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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Onana left out in Man Utd squad against Newcastle united

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Andre Onana, goalkeeper of Manchester United on the ball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has dropped Andre Onana for their Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday, according to reports. ESPN broke the news on Sunday morning that the Cameroon international will be dropped by Amorim after he came in for heavy criticism of his performance against Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final in midweek. The report claims: ‘Onana did not travel to Tyneside with Ruben Amorim’s squad on Saturday and is set to be replaced at St James’ Park by No.2 Altay Bayindir. ‘A source close to Onana has told ESPN that...

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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Man United

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 7: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Newcastle United FC at The King Power Stadium on April 7, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s clash against Manchester United after falling ill and being admitted to hospital on Friday.The Magpies boss had felt unwell for a number of days and was taken into hospital late on Friday night, where he was kept overnight for further tests. These tests are said to be ongoing but he is conscious and talking with his family, with the club saying that he is “continuing to receive expert medical care”. Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St James's P...

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11Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United make move for Premier League ‘keeper

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest at Amex Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Brighton, England. Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by French side Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night. The hosts took the lead in France when United goalkeeper Andre Onana misjudged Thiago Almada’s free-kick, before young defender Leny Yoro levelled the tie with his first goal for the Red Devils. Joshua Zirkzee then looked to have earned Ruben Amorim’s side a crucial first leg lead when he put them in front late on, but Lyon drew level in the closing stages when Rayan Cherki pounced on another Onana mistake. Onana has ma...

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11Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim insists he’s ‘really confident’ in Onana despite two howlers

DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE - APRIL 10: André Onana of Manchester United fails to hold on to ball leading to a goal for Lyon in final minute of game by Rayan Cherki of Lyon during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United at OL Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France. Ruben Amorim threw his support behind Andre Onana after the Manchester United goalkeeper blundered in the Europa League draw with Lyon. Onana was twice at fault as United were held 2-2 in the quarter-finals, conceding an equaliser with the last kick of the game. Onana had been involved in a pre-match spat with Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic who branded him one of the worst goalkeepers in United’s history. But Amorim backed the Cameroon internati...

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19Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea unsure over permanent move for Man Utd loanee

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Jadon Sancho’s future at Chelsea is increasingly uncertain, with the club now considering whether to pay a penalty fee to avoid completing his £25 million permanent transfer from Manchester United. Initially, the terms of his loan suggested a straightforward obligation to buy if Chelsea finished above 14th in the Premier League, but as reported by The i Paper, the Blues do have an option to back out—at a cost. The move to Stamford Bridge was meant to offer Sancho a fresh start after his struggles at Old Trafford, but erratic form has left Chelsea questioning whether he is the right long-term investment. Chelsea’...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rasmus Hojlund admits poor run of form following Leicester City goal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Rasmus Hojlund is determined to build on his long-awaited goal after finally ending a frustrating three-month dry spell in Manchester United’s dominant win over Leicester City. The 22-year-old striker has endured ups and downs since arriving from Atalanta in August 2023, with questions swirling over the £64 million transfer fee. While Man United always saw him as a raw talent with immense potential, his struggles in front of goal, which was made worse by inconsistent service, only fuelled scepticism. Hojlund’s goal at the King Power ...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Arteta walks out of interview after Manchester United draw

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has walked out of an interview with Sky Sports following a frustrating 1-1 draw at Manchester United. The draw left his side 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, raising questions about the Premier League title chase. It was the third match in a row that saw the Gunners drop points, following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham and a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal dominated the first half but were made to pay for their lack of attacking threat when Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time free-kick. Declan Rice’s strike and some key David Raya sav...

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7Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Europa league: Man Utd force draw with Sociedad but Spurs fall to Az

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MARCH 6: (L-R) Pablo Marin of Real Sociedad, Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League match between Real Sociedad v Manchester United at the Estadio Reale Arena on March 6, 2025 in San Sebastian Spain. Manchester United took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee but were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie but Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat at AZ Alkmaar. Rangers won 3-1 at Fenerbahce with Vaclav Cerny scoring twice, and Olympique Lyonnais secured a 3-1 victory at Romanian side Steaua Bucharest thanks to two late goals from Malick Fofana. Manchester United had the only real chance of the first half against Sociedad when Bruno Fernandes had a goalbound shot blocked and Zirkzee’s follow-up effor...

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5Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte ruled out of first leg against Real Sociedad

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on February 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte will miss the first leg of Manchester United’s Europa League last-16 tie away to Real Sociedad after sitting out training on Wednesday morning. Both players have been left out of the 18-man travelling party after picking up minor injuries in Sunday’s FA Cup penalty shoot-out exit at home to Fulham, adding to United’s lengthy list of absentees. Ruben Amorim is already without several players for Thursday’s match against La Real, with Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez among those on the si...

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17Feb By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Man Utd,PSG want to sign Victor Osimhen

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - FEBRUARY 9: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray runs off the ball during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have both indicated a willingness to trigger the release clause in Victor Osimhen's contract with Napoli and are now in talks with the Nigeria international, a report has claimed. Osimhen was heavily linked with Chelsea last summer but, after seeing talks collapse late on, ultimately joined Turkish side Galatasaray on loan for the season. There is no option for a permanent transfer in the agreement. While Galatasaray are keen to retain Osimhen, they are facing an uphill battle and Yagiz Sabuncuoglu has revealed both United and PS...

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16Feb By Silver Emmanuel38 Comments

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Maddison returns to give Spurs win over injury-hit Man Utd

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: James Maddison and Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate the 1st goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 16, 2025 in London, England. James Maddison’s 13th-minute goal secured Tottenham a much-needed 1-0 win over Manchester United in the battle of the Premier League’s crisis clubs. The two teams started the day closer to the relegation zone than the top-four and it was Spurs who gained three points following an early effort by the fit-again Maddison. Maddison celebrated with a shush to the camera after midweek criticism from ex-Man United captain Roy Keane and this first home league win for Tottenham since November 3 moved the hosts’ up to 12th in the table. ...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Manchester United and Real Madrid Eye Juventus Regret

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Everton and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on February 08, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Former Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen is blossoming at Bournemouth and has drawn the attention of big clubs, for instance, Manchester United and Real Madrid. The Bianconeri pocketed €15.2M from his sale but could get more money in the future since they are entitled to 10 percent of a future sale, AS reports (via Tuttomercatoweb). The center-back spoke to Oggi Sport Notizie in late January. “I’ve improved physically and learned a lot during my six months here. I want to forge ahead. Director Tiago Pinto conveyed a lot of trust in me. It was important for me to find minutes a...

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4Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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The sad truth about Marcus Rashford’s relationship with Man United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa signs on loan for Aston Villa pictured with Damian Vidagany and Monchi at Bodymoor Heath training ground on February 02, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Marcus Rashford has signed for Aston Villa, bringing an 20 year association with boyhood club, Manchester United, to and end. Ruben Amorim sent Rashford a message as it became clearer that the England international would be leaving the Red Devils. Rashford wanted out of Old Trafford so badly that he took matters into his own hands at one stage. Although his move to Villa Park is only a loan deal at this stage, there’s every chance it will be made permanent. Even if things don’t work out under Unai Emery, there’s little chance of him returning to the Theatre of Dreams. Accordin...

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3Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United dealt huge Martinez blow as injury timescale is revealed

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United is stretchered off of the pitch after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez looks set to miss the rest of the Premier League season with a serious knee injury. The Argentina international exited Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace on a stretcher and was visibly in a lot of pain. According to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, a scan has since confirmed that Martinez has torn his anterior cruciate ligament. If that report is correct then Martinez is unlikely to be fully fit again for at least another six months, possibly much longer. The in...

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